Below
is an abbreviated list of the rules. For the official rule book
check this link out, UPA Rule Book,
11th edition.
1. The Field – A rectangular shape with
end zones at each end. A regulation field is 70 yards by 40 yards, with
end zones 25 yards deep.
2. Initiate Play – Each point
begins with both teams lining up on the front of their respective end
zone. The defense throws (“pulls”) the disc to the offense. A
regulation game has seven players per team.
3. Scoring – Each time the offense
completes a pass in the defense’s end zone, the offense scores a point.
Play is initiated after each score.
4. Movement of the Disc – The disc
may be advanced in any direction by completing a pass to a teammate.
Players may not run with the disc. The person with the disc (“thrower”)
has ten seconds to throw it. The defender guarding the thrower
(“marker”) initiates a stall count.
5. Change of Possession – When a
pass is not completed (i.e., out of bounds, drop, block, interception),
the defense immediately takes possession of the disc and becomes
offense.
6. Substitution – Players not
in the game may replace players in the game after a score and during an
injury timeout.
7. Non-Contact – No physical
contact is allowed between players. Picks and screens are also
prohibited. A foul occurs when contact is made.
8. Fouls – When a player initiates
contact on another player, a foul occurs. When a foul disrupts
possession, the play resumes as if the possession was retained. If the
player committing the
foul disagrees with the foul call, the play is redone.
9. Self-Officiating – Players
are responsible for their own foul and line calls. Players resolve
their own disputes.
10. Spirit of the Game – Ultimate
stresses sportsmanship and fair play. Competitive play is encouraged,
but never at the expense of respect between players, adherence to the
rules and basic joy of play.Thanks
to Steve Courlang and Neal Dambra, 1991, for the development of
"Ultimate in Ten Simple Rules".